Spookyrumpus

Name: Spookyrumpus
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781843626084
Price: 20.99 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

By Tony Mitton

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Summary

Spookyrumpus by Tony Mitton is a delightful children's book filled with playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations. It follows a group of friendly ghosts, goblins, and assorted spooky creatures as they gather for a fun-filled adventure in a moonlit forest. The story captures the excitement and charm of Halloween festivities, making it an engaging and enjoyable read for young audiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a lively and rhythmic adventure full of spooky, humorous elements perfect for young children. With its clever rhymes and vibrant illustrations, it engages little ones, making it an ideal choice for a Halloween-themed storytime or for kids who love tales filled with friendly monsters and fun.

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Description

Bong! Goes the bell in the rickety tower, Twelve times...that means it's Spooky Hour.

Listen! Hush! Oooh, what's that sound The midnight spooks are coming round.

The creepy countdown has begun, so get ready to giggle at funny, floaty ghosts, clickety-clackety skeletons and terrific tromping trolls! A real rollicking, romping, rhyming story with hilarious illustrations - perfect for every little monster!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Spookyrumpus by Tony Mitton is praised as an excellent tale, particularly engaging for young readers who enjoy spooky stories about little monsters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781843626084

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Tony Mitton

About the Author

Tony Mitton is a highly-respected poet, and has written many titles for children, including the picture books illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees: Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!, Down by the Cool of the Pool, Spookyrumpus 'winner of the Sheffield Book Prize, the Dundee Book Award and the Portsmouth Book Award' and Come to Tea on Planet Zum-Zee, as well as a poetry rap series, which includes Big Bad Raps for Orchard. Tony also won the Smarties Prize. He spends his time writing, giving poetry performances and visiting primary schools. Tony lives in Cambridge.

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